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i mean their economy is going to hell. they have got a real problems. they need imf financing. so we need to engage with them but we also need to stand on our principleses. >> rose: whatever happened to the idea expressed at this table that in an interesting way the responsibility of governing might make islamist parties change. they would face a new reality and that therefore they would understand more than they did when they were outside of power, what it meant. and they would make different choices. >> the answer is that there is no universal-- there is no universal answer for this. because asian is lam with countrieses like indonesia and malaysia is one thing. turkey is another, hezbollah and lebanon, egypt, i agree is yet another so there is not one formula. islam is diverse and it will vary from one country to the other. in some countries, islam is in time will become a pragmatic. in other countries, it would be an ongoing revolution, radicallization. >> we have not been clear enough, john kerry has done this on his last trip but we need to be more clear about standing fo
i mean their economy is going to hell. they have got a real problems. they need imf financing. so we need to engage with them but we also need to stand on our principleses. >> rose: whatever happened to the idea expressed at this table that in an interesting way the responsibility of governing might make islamist parties change. they would face a new reality and that therefore they would understand more than they did when they were outside of power, what it meant. and they would make...
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how can americans organize to make their voices heard on gun control, the economy and rising income to demand change on these urgent issues? take up the gun control thing. what can the american public, the majority of whom want an assault weapons ban, a universal background check, et cetera. what can they do if their politicians are simply too cowardly to act on their behalf because of the power of the nra? >> people are going to have to let politicians know they are going to be voted out in the next term. if they are not afraid of the electorate they will never do the things they need to do. we have lots of examples of when people do rise up. when people's voices are heard loudly. these politicians are just as frightened and back off. the politicians need to be reminded there are 5 million members of the nra and 303 million americans who are not members of the nra. wayne says there are 100 million americans who own a gun. 200 million don't. we are the majority. >> the majority though is being outgunned, you might say, quite literally by the nra. the minority have the biggest voice in
how can americans organize to make their voices heard on gun control, the economy and rising income to demand change on these urgent issues? take up the gun control thing. what can the american public, the majority of whom want an assault weapons ban, a universal background check, et cetera. what can they do if their politicians are simply too cowardly to act on their behalf because of the power of the nra? >> people are going to have to let politicians know they are going to be voted out...
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we will modernize the decades- old privacy act to reflect our current digital economy. this hearing focuses on issues related to the lawful access to stored medications under current law. this committee will move toward modernization and reform after a thorough review and with input from all stakeholders. i look forward to working with all members on both sides of the aisle to modernize the electronic communications privacy act. >> thank you. the chair now recognizes the chairman and ranking committee of the full committee. wemembers of the committee, have heard in old -- in opening statements that were all for modernizing. this hearing could be very important with our witnesses telling us what kind of modernization we want. that is where this is all going. to hear both the chairman of the committee and the chairman of the subcommittee hit those points along with our ranking minority member, mr. scott. i have a list of digital due process coalition members, some 80 or more organizations with us on this. i would like unanimous consent to include this in the record. >> wi
we will modernize the decades- old privacy act to reflect our current digital economy. this hearing focuses on issues related to the lawful access to stored medications under current law. this committee will move toward modernization and reform after a thorough review and with input from all stakeholders. i look forward to working with all members on both sides of the aisle to modernize the electronic communications privacy act. >> thank you. the chair now recognizes the chairman and...
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and after we opened, which was a spectacular opening concert about five weeks after that the economy completely crashed. my plan -- and i'm absolutely dogmatic about my plans --were delayed slightly. i would say that in this very difficult timefor the arts and everyone, especially the arts, it's phenomenal how new century has grown where many unfortunate organizations have stopped. during this period we got ourselves on national radio presence; we started touring, releasing cds, a dvd. we continue to tour. reputation grows and grows and grows and it has never stopped going forward. msk(music) >> the bay area knows the orchestra. you maybe take things for granted a little bit. that is simply not the case will go on the road. the audiences go crazy. they don't see vitality like this on stage. we are capable of conveying joy when we play. msk(music) >> any performance that we do, that a program, that will be something on the program that you haven't heard before. string orchestra repertoire is pretty small. i used to be boxed into small repertoire. i kept constantly looking for new repe
and after we opened, which was a spectacular opening concert about five weeks after that the economy completely crashed. my plan -- and i'm absolutely dogmatic about my plans --were delayed slightly. i would say that in this very difficult timefor the arts and everyone, especially the arts, it's phenomenal how new century has grown where many unfortunate organizations have stopped. during this period we got ourselves on national radio presence; we started touring, releasing cds, a dvd. we...
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and your h're not seeing it-- >> the moving service economy which unions have. >> go ahead, adam. >> charlie was making an interesting point and i think i can help him here because the deal you said earlier, why why don't unions give in to the weight of the private sector employees have given in. well, the fact of the matter is. a lot of people watching this understand that. those benefits aren't very good sometimes so i don't fault the union leadership for saying-- >> private sector on everything from health care, to-- >> and we don't want our members to-- >> well, guys, here let me finish. a thousand jobs, a thousand workers, the private sector guys getting screwed for the jobs or you could have a hundred guys getting lavish benefits because that's all the company can afford. >> and what about the numbers, charles. >> what we're forgetting that we as taxpayers fund at least in the case of the public union members, their benefits. their incredibly generous benefits compared to ours. we're paying for them. we fork over the money and pay the bills. and i think that's the a distinction
and your h're not seeing it-- >> the moving service economy which unions have. >> go ahead, adam. >> charlie was making an interesting point and i think i can help him here because the deal you said earlier, why why don't unions give in to the weight of the private sector employees have given in. well, the fact of the matter is. a lot of people watching this understand that. those benefits aren't very good sometimes so i don't fault the union leadership for saying-- >>...
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rowe price, we understand the connections of a complex, global economy. it's just one reason over 75% of our mutual funds beat their 10-year lipper average. t. rowe price. invest with confidence. request a prospectus or summary prospectus with investment information, risks, fees and expenses to read and consider carefully before investing. and i have a massive heart attack right in my driveway. the doctor put me on a bayer aspirin regimen. [ male announcer ] be sure to talk to your doctor before you begin an aspirin regimen. go talk to your doctor. you're not indestructible anymore. a brand new start.octor. your chance to rise and shine. with centurylink as your trusted technology partner, you can do just that. with our visionary cloud infrastructure, global broadband network and custom communications solutions, your business is more reliable - secure - agile. and with responsive, dedicated support, we help you shine every day of the week. a new ride comes along and changes everything. the powerful gs. get great values on your favorite lexus models during
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once said our goal is to cut government in half as a percentage of the economy over 25 years so that we can get it down to the size where we can drown it in the bathtub. another moment, said i don't want to abolish government, i simply want to reduce it to the size where i can drag it into the bathroom and drown it in the bathtub. i know some of you are saying oh, come on, drowning in the bathtub is just a metaphor. i think grover does use metaphor frequently. this might be an example of it, for example. quote, bipartisanship is another name for date rape. but when it comes to the bathtub, barry levinson and i have trouble seeing the metaphor. barry writes what is the metaphor? he said he wants to kill the government in a bathtub, the only substitute is overturn the government. he is a revolutionary like len on or mao. he doesn't believe in the system but doesn't want to say it with as much clarity as they did. if you just want to lower taxes, is it necessary to drown the government in a bathtub? simply say you want a lower tax code, period, drown the tax code. but he wants to droin
once said our goal is to cut government in half as a percentage of the economy over 25 years so that we can get it down to the size where we can drown it in the bathtub. another moment, said i don't want to abolish government, i simply want to reduce it to the size where i can drag it into the bathroom and drown it in the bathtub. i know some of you are saying oh, come on, drowning in the bathtub is just a metaphor. i think grover does use metaphor frequently. this might be an example of it,...
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has stopped becoming a manufacturing and has become a service economy. >> neil: go ahead, adam. >> charlie was making an interesting pointed. you said earlier why don't unions give in the way the private sector employees have given in in the fact of the matter is a lot of people watch that understand that the benefits aren't very good sometimes. >> private sector gets screwed on everything. >> here is the thing. let me finish. thousand jobs or a thousand workers, those private sector guys getting screwed are a getting hundred guys getting lavish benefits. >> sounds like the grapes of wrath. >> neil: are we forgetting that we as taxpayers fund at least in the case of the public, union members their benefits, their incredibly generous benefits compared to ours? we are paying for them. we fork over the money and pay the bills. i think that is the issue that is lost. hey, taxpayers you are here as a service to me. you help me and i'm paying through the nose for you. >>> when the teachers strike in chicago it makes people angry. they know that, frankly we the american people. >> neil: 401-k pla
has stopped becoming a manufacturing and has become a service economy. >> neil: go ahead, adam. >> charlie was making an interesting pointed. you said earlier why don't unions give in the way the private sector employees have given in in the fact of the matter is a lot of people watch that understand that the benefits aren't very good sometimes. >> private sector gets screwed on everything. >> here is the thing. let me finish. thousand jobs or a thousand workers, those...
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the interest rate policy is our bank theft by another name but that didn't get the economy stimulated the way they wanted it to but these steps are still there that were incurred by the banks who took all the money so now they're just going to give up all pretense of enacting a policy and they're just going to reach in and steal your money. and let's see what has happened in the u.k. which has had radical quantitative easing and we've talked often to save our savers simon rose well he's got actual he's broken down the exact number the exact pounds that have been stolen from pensioners and savers for years of savers propping up the banks and subsidizing debt save our savers has cost. later that the total cost to savers in the four years since march two thousand and nine is two hundred twenty point four billion pounds max that's on a total savings in the u.k. of one point one trillion pounds so he's to basically half of it is because of inflation and half of it is because of reduced interest on the savings account very well even the bank of england released figures six months ago they s
the interest rate policy is our bank theft by another name but that didn't get the economy stimulated the way they wanted it to but these steps are still there that were incurred by the banks who took all the money so now they're just going to give up all pretense of enacting a policy and they're just going to reach in and steal your money. and let's see what has happened in the u.k. which has had radical quantitative easing and we've talked often to save our savers simon rose well he's got...
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it will be great for the economy. we will hope that this is something that will be a start for all of us. neill i don't think the government cares. i think coming to new york and hearkening back the days of johnny carson. you know, i don't think it's fair or right, but i do think it is that retailers make up almost 60% of the volume in this country. >> okay. >> would you go to new jersey? would you leave the city? >> no. neil: do they know that? he is an institution. so he will complain. >> we are still investing regardless. we are painting and putting new fixturing. if you continue to do that, we will give you tax credits and hopefully something wi be happening. neil: how are things in new york right now? >> i think people realize when the government added a 2%tax -- an effect. plus you have the delay of the refund checks to the consumer. on top of that, you have washinon that is dysfunctional. >> is a lot of this discretionary income. if you're pinching that come your pinching yo customer. >> parents will always buy
it will be great for the economy. we will hope that this is something that will be a start for all of us. neill i don't think the government cares. i think coming to new york and hearkening back the days of johnny carson. you know, i don't think it's fair or right, but i do think it is that retailers make up almost 60% of the volume in this country. >> okay. >> would you go to new jersey? would you leave the city? >> no. neil: do they know that? he is an institution. so he...
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rowe price, we understand the connections of a complex, global economy. it's just one reason over 75% of our mutual funds beat their 10-year lipper average. trowe price. invest with confidence. request a prospectus or summary prospectus with investment information, risks, fees and expenses to read and consider carefully before investing. ♪ sandra: great music for this segment. incredible story if you have not heard it. florida gulf coast university. you may have heard of them, maybe not, probably not most of us until last night in what some call the biggest cinderella story in ncaa history. florida gulf coast was the first number 15 seed to reach the sweet 16. odds of winning the ncaa championship are roughly one in about 80 # ,000, well, they definitely got everyone's attention now. how can the university capitalize on acinderella reputation? joining me now is the marketing guru and executive creative director, bruce. turkell? >> yes, thanks. sandra: guide us along here. nobody knew anything about the university until this past week, and they blossomed
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well you know bringing any massive new resource into the earthly economies will be very destructive but that's what we're looking at to an end and even though platinum seems to be something that sounds great interest right now it's probably not the thing that is going to be the killer app of the moon or of the asteroids it's probably something else that we don't know about yet but we do know is that the amount of resources on the moon which is delivered by asteroids is so enormous that if you if you believe in a future of abundance which we do here in silicon valley where the expanding earth economy and the need for resources will pay the ability of earth to support our growing civilization we have to look to extraterrestrial resources to support our growing civilization here on earth. as it's very actually we do what's the next step for you about. well that's. the next step is a baby step what we're talking about is the first private sector company to reach the moon and that's the first goal of minix presses to land in them with a robot where we're still a long way from getting even ba
well you know bringing any massive new resource into the earthly economies will be very destructive but that's what we're looking at to an end and even though platinum seems to be something that sounds great interest right now it's probably not the thing that is going to be the killer app of the moon or of the asteroids it's probably something else that we don't know about yet but we do know is that the amount of resources on the moon which is delivered by asteroids is so enormous that if you...
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this economy. well, today the supreme court took up its first major examination of gay-rights in a decade. proposition eight bands same-sex marriage. it is the first of two days of hearings on the subject. fox news supreme court correspondent shannon green with our report. >> the supreme court must now decide whether not topple the wishes of california voters to in 2008 ratified an initiative known as proposition eight in many california constitution to limit valid then legally recognize marriages as only those between one man and one woman. today in number of justices asked why individual states should not be allowed to make their own decisions about this relatively new concept including justice samuel alito's said the idea is newer than cell phones in the internet. >> such fundamental importance, why should it not be left for the people. even after true initiatives and referendums. >> after opting not to defend property in core supporters took up the legal fight arguing that marriage is a unique
this economy. well, today the supreme court took up its first major examination of gay-rights in a decade. proposition eight bands same-sex marriage. it is the first of two days of hearings on the subject. fox news supreme court correspondent shannon green with our report. >> the supreme court must now decide whether not topple the wishes of california voters to in 2008 ratified an initiative known as proposition eight in many california constitution to limit valid then legally recognize...
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two pounds from interest income that would have gone in these pensioners accounts and spent in the economy so it's a form of financial suicide and there was as a result there was no growth so now they're just going to reach in and steal your money was shocking to me so there are still people in the media who are trying to rationalize this and justify this claim going to something other than just state sanctified of theft so remember saver saver says two hundred twenty point four billion pounds of one point one trillion that's almost twenty percent folks so where is that up where where are the people storming you know the prime minister all power how if interest rates are five percent in the u.k. adventurous rates are five percent of the united states the amount of money that would be circulating in the economy not sitting on corporate balance sheets like apple is projected to now one hundred seventy billion in cash in a balance sheet the next two years if interest rates are at normal rates to reflect the normal historical trends the economy would be in a growth the g.d.p. would be expandin
two pounds from interest income that would have gone in these pensioners accounts and spent in the economy so it's a form of financial suicide and there was as a result there was no growth so now they're just going to reach in and steal your money was shocking to me so there are still people in the media who are trying to rationalize this and justify this claim going to something other than just state sanctified of theft so remember saver saver says two hundred twenty point four billion pounds...
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i don't know if that impacts on the economy today, but you can't tell me this is a good thing for the future when we take away the programs for kids. >> bottom line is, literally, barack obama needs more revenue. he needs another source. he just raised taxes on the risk, talking about closing deductions which is not enough. i'd like to predict they will eventually put another tax mechanism on the table such as a value added tax or some kind of carbon tax because they similarly have to have a sustain revenue flow to support things like the $10 billion a year for universal education. sandra: rick? >> it's a wonderful idea, dan, but it's not going to happen. >> they'll try. >> no, they won't. sandra: we'll leave it there. thank you so much for joining us. the rainy day funds highs not seen since recession. what do states want to do? spend it, of course. are they setting themselveses up for fiscal disaster? a huge armed air left, but could it fuel a costly disaster ahead? details on that coming up. can you ever have too much "money"? ♪ we went out and asked people a simple question: how
i don't know if that impacts on the economy today, but you can't tell me this is a good thing for the future when we take away the programs for kids. >> bottom line is, literally, barack obama needs more revenue. he needs another source. he just raised taxes on the risk, talking about closing deductions which is not enough. i'd like to predict they will eventually put another tax mechanism on the table such as a value added tax or some kind of carbon tax because they similarly have to...
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the last effort to bail out and save its economy, but the solution that has bank depositors and investors everywhere now nervous. the largest banks are taking up to 40% of all bank deposits more than 100,000 euros or $129,000 or higher leaving smaller deposits untouched. optimism over the deal initially pushed the s&p 500 to within a point of its all time high of 1565 in early trading. stocks told off the cypress bailout is a template for the ways in which the eurozone will address future bank problems and bailouts. the dow jones industrial average fell 64 # points, s&p down five, and the nasdaq lost ten points. on the domestic front, president obama called upon congress to, quote, finish the job on immigration. speaking during a citizenship ceremony at the white house, president obama stressed the importance of getting something done. >> we have known for years that the immigration system is broken, not doing enough to harness the ingenuity of those who work hard to find a place here in america, and after avoiding the problem for years, the time has come to fix it once and for all. the t
the last effort to bail out and save its economy, but the solution that has bank depositors and investors everywhere now nervous. the largest banks are taking up to 40% of all bank deposits more than 100,000 euros or $129,000 or higher leaving smaller deposits untouched. optimism over the deal initially pushed the s&p 500 to within a point of its all time high of 1565 in early trading. stocks told off the cypress bailout is a template for the ways in which the eurozone will address future...
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that has an inflationary effect on the economy. so you may be talking away the money you just gave that employee through the increase. raise prices throughout the economy. >> i have to say, you've now switched your argument from what it was going to do to your business to what it's going to do to the economy. >> very sharp, senator warren. whether a minimum wage increase and why. we've heard all this madness on the other side, especially small business people. we won't be able to pay insurance and the like. is that a real reasonable and persuasive argument? >> no and in fact, we have a real world experiment that tells us about this. in new jersey a few years ago, they raised the minimum wage. they did it in pennsylvania. there was an examination of fast food and it turned out that in new jersey, hiring went up and in pennsylvania, hiring went down. but let me turn this upside down. why aren't we talking about the fact that the total stock market is worth less today than in 2000 and yet, the ceos are getting more and more money. if
that has an inflationary effect on the economy. so you may be talking away the money you just gave that employee through the increase. raise prices throughout the economy. >> i have to say, you've now switched your argument from what it was going to do to your business to what it's going to do to the economy. >> very sharp, senator warren. whether a minimum wage increase and why. we've heard all this madness on the other side, especially small business people. we won't be able to...
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now, context showing how differently the plans would deal with the economy. the senate plan calls for $46.5 trillion in spending, nearly $5 trillion more than the house plan and more revenue an additional $1 billion more than the house plan. the biggest difference would be the impact on the nation's ballooning deficit. the senate plan is projected to cut spending by $975 billion over the next ten year. in the same time the house plan would cut a lot more. $6 trillion nearly. and if all this is not enough number crunching for you president obama is expected to release his budget plan in early april. of course, we will take a look and report. >>> europe holding its collective breath time as the nation of cypress teethers on bankruptcy. a lot of wealthy europeans particularly russians park their money in cyprus bank. if the financial system fails. they will be asked to foot the bill for the bailout of the bank. we started seeing how they might pay with talk of a 20% tax on bank deposits. a chance the banks to collapse by tuesday there. >> reporter: harris that i
now, context showing how differently the plans would deal with the economy. the senate plan calls for $46.5 trillion in spending, nearly $5 trillion more than the house plan and more revenue an additional $1 billion more than the house plan. the biggest difference would be the impact on the nation's ballooning deficit. the senate plan is projected to cut spending by $975 billion over the next ten year. in the same time the house plan would cut a lot more. $6 trillion nearly. and if all this is...
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but i thinkure underlying economy as long as we stay in the free market and let people go out earn money and change the world, we'll come out ahead, a third of theillionaires reside in u.s., there is a reason, we have that free market capitalism that animallistic spirit, that bridges our country ahead of the game not some government interference or program. neil: well, i hope you are right, monica, in the meantime the government is crowding out the capital, right? it is maybe we've gotten used to that. it is like beating your head against the wall, when you stop, you still have a gaping wound but you feel better. i'm wondering whether we have a false assurance here? >> i don't feel like i have any kind of assure answer from anyone, both of the budgets not only house democratic budget but republican budget are asking for very contentiousesques one wants to us get rid of obamacare, that was a big struggle and the other wants to us get rid of the sequester cuts, which we've been haranging about for weeks now. neil: that just wastes time, every time they do that and add to more spending, we
but i thinkure underlying economy as long as we stay in the free market and let people go out earn money and change the world, we'll come out ahead, a third of theillionaires reside in u.s., there is a reason, we have that free market capitalism that animallistic spirit, that bridges our country ahead of the game not some government interference or program. neil: well, i hope you are right, monica, in the meantime the government is crowding out the capital, right? it is maybe we've gotten used...
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so is there is a connection between tallest building and strongest economy? now, an economist named andrew lawrence is behind something called the skyscraper index which shows that the construction of very tall buildings is actually a great way to predict the onset of economic changes. so here's how it works. when a skyscraper begins construction, everybody is all excited, ebullient, right, the country is growing. usually they are too excited and then there is a dramatic plunge in the economic outlook of the country. but according to the index, once the skyscraper has finally finished, the economy will be climbing back. one world trade center will be america's tallest tower when it is completed next year. and even though americans' confidence in the economy is bad, our new tallest building seems to indicate things are looking up. hey, you know, i know it's just one tower. and sure, it's a rather thin hope. but if the index holds true, america's economy is going to be in a way better place, a lot sooner than anybody thought. ♪ if loving you is wrong ♪ i do
so is there is a connection between tallest building and strongest economy? now, an economist named andrew lawrence is behind something called the skyscraper index which shows that the construction of very tall buildings is actually a great way to predict the onset of economic changes. so here's how it works. when a skyscraper begins construction, everybody is all excited, ebullient, right, the country is growing. usually they are too excited and then there is a dramatic plunge in the economic...
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economy has gotten stronger. today's economic data may back their theory but with sequester cuts just beginning to roll out and poor guidance from some of the world's largest companies, how long will it last? we'll ask top economist jeffrey cleveland. sandra: pay tv providers losing customers according to a new study. later in the show one of the top analysts on the street will give us a look into the future of television and tell us what companies will suffer and which ones will come up on top. my mother made the best toffee in the world. it's delicious. so now we've turned her toffee into a business. my goal was to take an idea and make it happen. i'm janet long and i formed my toffee company through legalzoom. never really thought i would make money doing what i love. [ robert ] we created legalzoom to help people start their business and launch their dreams. go t to legalzoom.com today and make your business dream a reality. at legalzoom.com we put the law on your side. and make your business dream a reality.
economy has gotten stronger. today's economic data may back their theory but with sequester cuts just beginning to roll out and poor guidance from some of the world's largest companies, how long will it last? we'll ask top economist jeffrey cleveland. sandra: pay tv providers losing customers according to a new study. later in the show one of the top analysts on the street will give us a look into the future of television and tell us what companies will suffer and which ones will come up on...
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but our problem is the economy and jobs, that's where the president started. even democrats have managed to get on to this playing field where and the media and the beltway, everyone in washington agrees, we've got to talk about deficits and debt all the time. and it drives me crazy. the other thing that drives me crazy and i don't understand is why do republicans still think that it's okay to still be litigating a woman's right to choose and planned parent hootd and all this other stuff that doesn't help them. i don't even get it at this point i just don't get it. >> governor you are very involved with the campaign to fix the debt and i think that there is also a half-truth out there that democrats somehow don't realize that down the road, we acknowledge something needs to happen vis-a-vis the social safety net, whether turning it into a voucher program or block grant to the states, is another matter. there's not a lack of recognition about the path that we are on. the timeline and the heens to the end are i think what is at the heart of the debate. >> i thin
but our problem is the economy and jobs, that's where the president started. even democrats have managed to get on to this playing field where and the media and the beltway, everyone in washington agrees, we've got to talk about deficits and debt all the time. and it drives me crazy. the other thing that drives me crazy and i don't understand is why do republicans still think that it's okay to still be litigating a woman's right to choose and planned parent hootd and all this other stuff that...
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economy, like it or not. but also a loss of productivity for businesses. when schools are closed, parents can't go to work, and it may be a day off but it's no vacation for the parents, and that's a lot of productivity in the work place. this most recent storm happens at quarter end. and some of those days are lost. >> also, municipalities are going to be affected. we know that state and local government have absolutely been desmated by rising healthcare costs, rising pension benefits they're paying out to retirees. this is the last strom they're paying what is left for snow removal, and they may have to ask for more money. the only silver lininges it forces families to stay home. have that dinner table conversation they might rather not have. they're all stuck in a dark room and can't use electronics. so there's so positives. >> neil: there is that. i'm wondering, this whole first quarter of the year has been buffetted by one storm after another and i'm wondering how it's going to affect the overall economy in terms of gdp and big data we get. will it be
economy, like it or not. but also a loss of productivity for businesses. when schools are closed, parents can't go to work, and it may be a day off but it's no vacation for the parents, and that's a lot of productivity in the work place. this most recent storm happens at quarter end. and some of those days are lost. >> also, municipalities are going to be affected. we know that state and local government have absolutely been desmated by rising healthcare costs, rising pension benefits...
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that could further slow down the economy. don? >> athena jones, thank you very much. >>> two teen boys accused of killing this little boy. now the mother of the child is talking to cnn. >> first the jury is out whether college prepares you for the real world. one thing is sure, apprenticeships can make you stand out. christine romans takes a look at it this week in smart is the new rich. >> reporter: this is the american dream. but for too many college graduates, this is the american reality. an average $27,000 in debt when they leave college and a job market where 1 in every 7 can't find full-time work. there's a new model for students to learn the skills they need to make it in the work world. this is where future bosses are learning the skills they need to be successful. not in a college classroom but on the job. working 40 hours a week in new york city as part of a pilot program for institute, a nonprofit that cofounders think can change how students get the skills employers need. not only on college campuses but through full-
that could further slow down the economy. don? >> athena jones, thank you very much. >>> two teen boys accused of killing this little boy. now the mother of the child is talking to cnn. >> first the jury is out whether college prepares you for the real world. one thing is sure, apprenticeships can make you stand out. christine romans takes a look at it this week in smart is the new rich. >> reporter: this is the american dream. but for too many college graduates, this...
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this index used to be a fairly important measure of the global economy. but too many ships, and the only thing the baltic dry index has told us is that it's a real lousy business to be a shipper. >> house of pain. >> it had its worst performance in 26 years, falling over 41%. thanks to worries about a chinese slowdown as well as an oversupply of ships. in fact, when you look at -- sorry. when you look back, the baltic dry index has been in a giant down trend ever since it peaked in may of 2008. the index hit a low of 661 last fall. but i believe we're seeing signs of a bottom in the baltic dry index could at last finally be able to climb. in fact, it's already rebounded off its lows. it's up 26% year-to-date. so why do i think it's bottomed? the fact is, dry bulk shipping rates simply can't get much lower than where they are now. when rates go this low, they make up a low this level, the ship owners stop taking them on voyages because they don't earn enough to cover the cost of the trip, the hate boat. things are so bad they literally can't get much worse
this index used to be a fairly important measure of the global economy. but too many ships, and the only thing the baltic dry index has told us is that it's a real lousy business to be a shipper. >> house of pain. >> it had its worst performance in 26 years, falling over 41%. thanks to worries about a chinese slowdown as well as an oversupply of ships. in fact, when you look at -- sorry. when you look back, the baltic dry index has been in a giant down trend ever since it peaked in...
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but yet the economy's improving. isn't that the perfect state for what you guys want to do in the market? >> it is. and i think the fed's going to give us the cover tomorrow, because they are going to acknowledge the improvement in the economic data. but i think they'll use the cover of a weather snap-back, the cover of maybe this is just temporary because we're soaring inventories are contributing. so i think they use that cover to remain overtly dubbish. >> are they getting better? >> probably not in those words. >> isn't that what you're going to interpret, though? >> they'll say continue buying. there's no risk if there's tightening anytime soon. the u.s. is the most attractive market, and that's the bottom line. europe, it's not china. >> here's where the rubber hits the road. >> who failed? >> you and baker. it's bernanke. rhymes with yankee. >> hold on. >> i know you're british accent. >> it's english, my man. >> you have less of an excuse. >> i'm from long island. >> you have an excuse a lot more than that, j
but yet the economy's improving. isn't that the perfect state for what you guys want to do in the market? >> it is. and i think the fed's going to give us the cover tomorrow, because they are going to acknowledge the improvement in the economic data. but i think they'll use the cover of a weather snap-back, the cover of maybe this is just temporary because we're soaring inventories are contributing. so i think they use that cover to remain overtly dubbish. >> are they getting...
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their economy is growing and ours is tanking and the war is one of the reasons you know the there's a line in our in our christian bible that says that which is crooked cannot be made straight everything about the iraq war is crooked and it cannot be made straight until we have a process of truth and reconciliation here in the united states much the same way that south africa had to free itself of the lies that brought it to apartheid and a subjugation of a whole group of people and you have also been very outspoken against some of the tactics that have been used in this war among them the use of torture and rendition right now guantanamo bagot there's a fake hunger strike that's going on among the detainees there do you still believe that that they should be shut down such as president obama promised so absolutely it's extra constitutional. one of the problems that came pursuant to the war is that some of the most cherished constitutional protections that that involve everyone who the united states comes into contact with basically set aside suddenly you could put people in secret pr
their economy is growing and ours is tanking and the war is one of the reasons you know the there's a line in our in our christian bible that says that which is crooked cannot be made straight everything about the iraq war is crooked and it cannot be made straight until we have a process of truth and reconciliation here in the united states much the same way that south africa had to free itself of the lies that brought it to apartheid and a subjugation of a whole group of people and you have...
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and growing the economy. we have to -- 30% of our deficit right now as we look at this going forward is in the slow economic recovery. and so we want these numbers, when we know it was really bad prior to 2009 when president obama was elected, if -- it's gotten better, but it's not where it needs to be. and it won't be where it needs to be unless we invest in innovation, in education, and rebuilding america's infrastructure. that's what we do. this budget makes sense. this budget is for middle-class families all across america. and i would urge my colleagues to support it. mr. sessions: mr. president? the presiding officer: the senator from alabama. mr. sessions: i appreciate the opportunity to be with our colleague, senator stabenow, who serves on the budget committee. what i would like to do just briefly -- and i will he yield to senator roberts -- is that president obama on march 13 of this year said "and so you know my goal is not to chase a balanced budget for the sake of balance." my goal is not to chas
and growing the economy. we have to -- 30% of our deficit right now as we look at this going forward is in the slow economic recovery. and so we want these numbers, when we know it was really bad prior to 2009 when president obama was elected, if -- it's gotten better, but it's not where it needs to be. and it won't be where it needs to be unless we invest in innovation, in education, and rebuilding america's infrastructure. that's what we do. this budget makes sense. this budget is for...
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rowe price, we understand the connections of a complex, global economy. it's just one reason over 75% of our mutual funds beat their 10-ye lipper average. t. rowe price. invest with confidence. request a prospectus or summary prospectus with investment information, risks, fees and expenses to read and consider carefully before investing. with investment information, risks, fees and expenses today is gonna be an important day for us. you ready? we wanna be our brother's keeper. what's number two we wanna do? bring it up to 90 decatherms. how bout ya, joe? let's go ahead and bring it online. attention on site, attention on site. now starting unit nine. some of the world's cleanest gas turbines are now powering some of america's biggest cities. siemens. answers. it's delicious. so now we've turned her toffee into a business. my goal was to take an idea and make it happen. i'm janet long and i formed my toffee company through legalzoom. never really thought i would make money doing what i love. [ robert ] we created legalzoom to help people start their busine
rowe price, we understand the connections of a complex, global economy. it's just one reason over 75% of our mutual funds beat their 10-ye lipper average. t. rowe price. invest with confidence. request a prospectus or summary prospectus with investment information, risks, fees and expenses to read and consider carefully before investing. with investment information, risks, fees and expenses today is gonna be an important day for us. you ready? we wanna be our brother's keeper. what's number two...
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since he was forced from power pakistan leadership struggled with the sinking economy islamic extremist faxes and tensions over drone strikes. >>> mayors against gun violence tellased $12 million in television ad time. the ads airing in 13 key states across the country that the group thinks are divided on gun control. making an appearance on meet the press mayor bloomberg said he has plenty of support. >> this is about the public wanting to be safe on their streets and the public having the right to buy arms and the right to protect themselves and the right to use them for sport, for hunting, but also it is about the public's right to keep guns out of the hands of criminals and the mentally ill. that is in everybody's interest. >> shannon: the comments from mayor bloomberg come as the debate over gun control continues here in washington. earlier this week, senate majority leader harry reid removed an assault weapons ban from the gun control bill he plans to offer saying he didn't have the votes to get it passed. republican senator tom coburn says he doesn't believe the focus should be o
since he was forced from power pakistan leadership struggled with the sinking economy islamic extremist faxes and tensions over drone strikes. >>> mayors against gun violence tellased $12 million in television ad time. the ads airing in 13 key states across the country that the group thinks are divided on gun control. making an appearance on meet the press mayor bloomberg said he has plenty of support. >> this is about the public wanting to be safe on their streets and the public...
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we're not talking about absolute devastation in the economy. when we've gotten to the point where yoga pants are a big problem maybe we are getting better. >> all right. thank you very much for being here. >>> lululemon had to dump $20 million worth of yoga pants because they were see through and today's hash tag, you're it. let's come up with a slogan for all those too sheer lululemon pants. here's mine. come for the fitness. stay for the hr complaint. send us your idea, your suggestion. tweet us at the lead cnn. use the hash tag lulu slogan. also, you've been waiting six years for it. now justin timberlake's new album is here. you're not that excited about it? neither is marco rubio. my interview with the republican senator is next. we'll talk immigration, foreign policy, and jams in the politics lead. ♪ wireless is limitless. [ female announcer ] from finding the best way... ♪ to finding the best catch... ♪ wireless is limitless. ♪ ♪ (train horn) vo: wherever our trains go, the economy comes to life. norfolk southern. one line, inf
we're not talking about absolute devastation in the economy. when we've gotten to the point where yoga pants are a big problem maybe we are getting better. >> all right. thank you very much for being here. >>> lululemon had to dump $20 million worth of yoga pants because they were see through and today's hash tag, you're it. let's come up with a slogan for all those too sheer lululemon pants. here's mine. come for the fitness. stay for the hr complaint. send us your idea, your...
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they think government should make investment and ground the economy. host: bob from idaho on our line for democrats, good morning. caller: our garment has to change. -- our government has to change. is against our constitution. a clean systemo with a thumb print that will protect people. we need to do something with a and the states to control their own housing with better schools and better teachers, thank you. guest: the school issue has come up a lot. how to regulate and fund schools? they are talking about block grants on medicaid which helps people. that is something still being debated as to what role the fed vs. the state plays. host: has been talk in the news recently about closing schools in chicago and detroit. is there anything in the continuing resolution that would help keep the schools open? guest: the schools are dealing with different problems and i saw the sequestered, really on militaryhools bases and in tribal lands and poor areas. they are having their own problems like chicago and detroit. it is compounded by sequester issues but t
they think government should make investment and ground the economy. host: bob from idaho on our line for democrats, good morning. caller: our garment has to change. -- our government has to change. is against our constitution. a clean systemo with a thumb print that will protect people. we need to do something with a and the states to control their own housing with better schools and better teachers, thank you. guest: the school issue has come up a lot. how to regulate and fund schools? they...